prof
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7.9
- noun
- /prɒf/
- Informal
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profe
- During his lecture, Prof. Smith explained the complexities of quantum mechanics to the students.
- law prof
- thank the prof
- interview the prof
First, we are honoured to have NYU Econ Prof William Ishley.
- First, we are honoured to have NYU Econ Prof William Ishley.
- So here's a clip from the Prof G pod in March.
- Just a reminder to go listen to the Prof G Markets feed.
- Also, the Prof has meanwhile died and yes, his name was Gyna.
Examples
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Democracy is imperfect, must be, said Prof. Giacobelli during an Elderhostel history class.
Academic text (2008) -
"...I promised to tell Prof. Stock... ...the result of the last chess game."
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Also, the Prof has meanwhile died and yes, his name was Gyna.
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The English prof talked about the last line: "One must imagine Sisyphus happy."
Fiction book (2002) -
First question, Hey Prof G, it's Anthony from Pittsburgh, PA.
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Young Albert had come to see Prof. Thomson with his own eyes, of course.
Fiction book (1994) -
I am grateful to Prof. Van der Stighelen for sharing this article with me in advance of its publication.
Academic text (2015) -
We are indebted to the late Prof. Z. Kapsalakis for his continuous support and encouragement.
Academic text (1995) -
First, we are honoured to have NYU Econ Prof William Ishley.
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A monograph on Shababo by Prof. Yosef Halevi of Hebrew University has appeared recently.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
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3.2
A senior teacher and researcher at a university or college
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3.5
A teacher or researcher who works at a university
Surface Forms
Etymology
Prof is a short, informal form of professor, from the root profess, which means 'to declare' or 'to teach'. So, a prof is someone who 'declares' and shares knowledge with college or university students.